Saturday, 15 April 2017

9. Differentiation of Mind and Spirit

DISCOURSES ON

RADHASOAMI
FAITH

BY

MAHARAJ SAHAB

Pandit Brahm Sankar Misra,
M.A.

9. DIFFERENTIATION OF
MIND AND SPIRIT

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It may be mentioned here that the instrument of thinking is the mind, and that
this is as much dependent upon the spirit-current for its action as the senses
are for the performances of their functions, as like the senses, the mind
becomes inoperative when the spirit-currents are withdrawn from the mental
plane in deep slumber or coma. The spirit-entity should therefore never be
confounded with mind. That entity is the focus of vital energy which sends
forth currents to the mental and physical planes.

4 comments:

In view of scientific study it is most difficult task to define these two terms. I have attempted to define these two terms. Mind is non physical , a functional state of nervous system. Brain is a physical entity. For the purpose of scientific study I (2004) defined mind as the function of autonomic nervous system (ANS) which is largely under hypothalamic control. In human a anatomy hypothalamus is very closely connected with sixth chakra.

Every point of action of gravitational force field is individual soul whereas entire gravitational force field is Supreme soul (A.K.Satsangi, 2006)

In view of scientific study it is most difficult task to define these two terms. I have attempted to define these two terms. Mind is non physical , a functional state of nervous system. Brain is a physical entity. For the purpose of scientific study I (2004) defined mind as the function of autonomic nervous system (ANS) which is largely under hypothalamic control. In human a anatomy hypothalamus is very closely connected with sixth chakra.

Every point of action of gravitational force field is individual soul whereas entire gravitational force field is Supreme soul (A.K.Satsangi, 2006)

Yes, of course, as long as we are alive mind is active. But we don't have any conscious control over mind and heart as well. But through the protracted practice of meditation and yoga we are able to exercise voluntary control over both mind and heart as a result of activation of hypothalamus which ultimately controls ANS.